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Gothic Fashion Meets Parental Responsibilty
One of our little darlings, Perseus (aka “Naughty Kitty” from My First Outfit Post) has some chronic ear issues. He’s become good friends with a very sweet and well-paid Small Animal Surgical Specialist in L.A. Determined to thwart me in my plans for early retirement, Perseus will need another surgery. This is what I wore to take him to his consultation. I don’t like to dress too Goth when going to appointments with highly professional people, so this is almost an outfit I would wear to work on a Casual Thursday.
I thought the gray top with a print was a good choice for hiding the massive amounts of silver and white Maine Coon hair that I would inevitably be saturated in by the end of the trip.
This top was actually a dress from Body Central (or Venus; I can’t quite remember…). I thought it looked a bit too short in the catalog, but I figured the model was probably 5’8 or so and on me, at 5’3″, the length would be decent. I was wrong. It was even shorter than on the model! To convert this dress to a top, all I did was add some ruching on the sides. Now it has a flattering gathered look and makes a comfortable but somewhat elegant top.
Ironically, the sleeves are far too long…
The necklace is handmade by me from jet glass beads purchased at a bead show. The bracelets are also jet glass beads, but purchased from a little shop on Melrose Blvd. The shoes are Dr. Marten’s Mary Janes. I love that they have a heel but still retain the legendary Doc Marten comfort. I haven’t worn Dr. Marten’s since college because they are generally too casual for my adult tastes, but their new women’s lines have some wonderful dressier styles.
As predicted, Perseus’ brother Prometheus finally decided to get in a shot. This is him putting me on a guilt trip for getting ready to take his brother away for the day.
He does match my top quite nicely, doesn’t he?
I love that print..and I am in love with that cat! haha he is very fahionable!Great necklace too!ShanaColorBlind THRIFTERS WANTED LINK UP HERE
That dress is real cute and so are your kitties. I hope Perseus will feel better soon.
I love the lacy print on that shirt – so pretty…and I'm always on board for anything gray/black and lacy.xoxo ~ Courtneyhttp://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com
The scrunching looks so good I didn't really even take note of the 'baginess' per se, of the sleeves. Not to say that it looks bad, I like long sleeves myself, so…As a cat owner, I send out my well wishes for Persues to get better [ah yes, those dastardly expensive surgeries; but it's for our darlings health.]
These photos are fantastic!That's a great outfit. I'm really into silver/gray lately. I really like the necklace, too!Sorry to hear that Perseus (who is indeed gorgeous!) is having health issues. He's lucky to have such caring humans!
Perseus says thank you, everyone, for the well wishes! He came through surgery just fine, and will now be wearing a very fashionable cone on his neck for two weeks.
What a gorgeous casual-elegant top! And beautiful kitty too – glad to hear he's doing well.
I love the print on your top. Normally I avoid prints at all costs, but this one is lovely. Also, your cat is huge and adorable. Hope the kitty surgery goes well.
Trystan, Maine Coons are the most amazing cats: beautiful, huge, and super-loving! We have two; they are twin brothers. Fortunately, only one of them has ear problems!Zellain, I agree – a print has to be pretty special indeed to make it into my wardrobe. Sometimes I wish I was more open-minded about them… Maybe someday.
sometimes i admit that i too shop at body c.. usually i just call it the slut store as the dresses on my not so huge 5'5" frame are itty bitty. but thats a great top and it looks classy ruched on the sides!and i love maine coons! theyre so fluffy and huge and even tempered..unlike my satan cat.
Hi, Liz! Yes, I quickly learned that dresses from Body C aren"t going to work for me. Maine coons do have wonderful personalities, I think. very laid back, for the most part, and not "aloof" at all like many cats are. Although satan cats can ver extremely entertaining!